Amrita Health Foods, of Pleasantville, New York, voluntarily recalled a limited number of protein bars due to a risk of Listeria contamination in the sunflower seeds and sunflower seed butter ingredients.

No illnesses have been reported. The sunflower seeds were found to be contaminated with Listeria during routine product testing by Amrita’s supplier, Hudson Valley Foods, Inc., of Highland, New York.

The recalled Amrita Bars were sold nationwide between April 24 and May 31, 2017, with “Best-By” dates from April 24 until May 31, 2018.

Amrita Bars are available at stores like Wegmans, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Market Basket, Smoothie King, and online at amazon.com.

The recalled protein bar flavors include:

Amrita Chocolate Maca Bar, 60 gram, UPC 853009004056

Amrita Dark Chocolate Quinoa, 60 gram, UPC 853009004438

Amrita Sunflower Seed Butter, 60 gram, UPC 853009004414

Amrita Chocolate Chip Coconut, 50 gram, UPC 853009004391

Amrita Mango Coconut, 50 gram, UPC 853009004018

Amrita Apricot Strawberry, 50 gram, UPC 853009004056

Amrita Pineapple Chia, 50 gram, UPC 853009004025

Amrita Apple Cinnamon, 50 gram, UPC 853009004049

Amrita Cranberry Raisin, 50 gram, UPC 853009004032

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning infections, especially in people with vulnerable immune systems. Pregnant women often have no symptoms other than an unexplained miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, or infected baby.

Posted by Daily Hornet

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